Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury u-shaped kitchen with solid surface benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Eichler Home

Lewis Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Other with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, brown floor, grey benchtop, an undermount sink and light hardwood floors.

Scandinavian Influence - Kitchen Remodel

Silver Leaf Interiors

Photo of a small midcentury l-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and grey benchtop.

Los Gatos Treehouse

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.

Wolf Kitchen

Jill Brown Design Works

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury galley separate kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, laminate benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and grey benchtop.

WOODLAND KITCHEN

Kate Roos Design LLC

The available space for the kitchen was long and narrow. An efficient galley layout with a large island provided improved function and flow in this two-cook kitchen.

Twickenham Kitchen

Brayer Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall eat-in kitchen in London with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

Apartment AG

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury single-wall open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Mid Century/Transitional

Rebecca Ryan Design

Inspiration for a midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, panelled appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, grey benchtop and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern, Shavano Park

NR Interiors

We completely transformed the original small Kitchen into a space twice as large. The homeowner's love to cook and this new Kitchen is designed with both beauty and high function in mind with plenty of well designed storage, generous amount of counterspace and unique design features such as the quartersawn white oak table end of the island which intersects the beautiful white macabus quartzite waterfall edge. The two tone perimeter cabinets bring subtle interest to the space.

Green Glazed Thin Brick Kitchen

Fireclay Tile

Juxtaposed to warm finishes the minty green brick backsplash gives range to this kitchen range. DESIGN Jessica Davis PHOTOS Emily Followill Photography Tile Shown: Glazed Thin Brick in San Gabriel

Lexington Designed by CJ Lowenthal

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Photography by Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a midcentury galley kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Northcote House

Into interior design

This is an example of a large midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in London with an integrated sink, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, beige floor and grey benchtop.

Tuxedo Park

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, grey splashback, granite splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Royal Oak, MI

Dan Davis Design

An open Mid-Century Modern inspired kitchen with ceiling details and lots of natural light. White upper cabinets and grey lower cabinets keep the space light. An orange Stove and orange counter stools pop against the neutral background. The pendant lights feel like an art installation, and the ceiling design adds drama without feeling heavy.

Potomac Mid-Century

Balodemas Architects

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen in DC Metro with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, blue floor and grey benchtop.

Sigler-Fitzpatrick

Therese DuBravac

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury eat-in kitchen in Portland with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, green splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

Respectful Remodel of a Paul Kirk Classic

CTA Design Builders, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open plan kitchen in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, cement tiles, with island, beige floor, grey benchtop, window splashback and panelled appliances.

Mid-Century Modern Addition/Renovation

John Harrison Jones, AIA Architect

Chad Mellon Photography and Lisa Mallory Interior Design
Inspiration for a midcentury l-shaped kitchen in Nashville with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Midcentury Kitchen with Grey Benchtop Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Midcentury Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!